Friday, October 3, 2008

Crunch Time

Hello Mr. Crunch. Or should I call you Mr. Time? About this time every year, you rear your ugly head. As predictable as you are, you continue to defeat me year after year. Oh, don't get me wrong. I take full responsibility for your visit but I don't have to like it, do I?

Yes, my friends, I am now in the midst of my annual race for time. My craft shows are right around the corner. The majority of my work should have been done by the second third of the year and that didn't happen. To compensate for this shortfall, I have limited my computer access strictly to the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee and no more. Sorry that I have been so scarce, but times are a gettin' hard and it's only gonna get worse. Let's see, if everything goes as planned, I should have somefree time in early 2009. *Sigh*

Here are several pictures of my flower pins. Unfortunately, they aren't quite pins yet as they lack their felt and pin backings. Oh well, just consider them a work in progress, won't you.

I need to mention a couple of things. I have had several requests for patterns for my products. Unfortunately, because of time constraints, I haven't been able toreturn individual comments and emails so I thought that I would address it here. At present, I do not sell my patterns and my products are only sold locally at craft fairs. I may consider changing that sometime in 2009. There are several things that I have been looking into that may make that possible. But for now, please be patient with me. Remember, I live in Hawaii, where the pace is much slower than the rest of the world. Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. LOL

The second thing that I need to mention is that I didn't get to address the receipt of my Welcome To Fall Giveaway. As you all know, Lorraine of Paper Vernissage was the winner and has since received her items. It was a thrill for me to read her response after receiving the parcel of handmade goodies. I believe this is why giving makes me so happy.

Hopefully, I'll be back much sooner than 2009. I guess I'll be seeing you when I see you. Take care, everyone!

I know when things heat up, they really heat up, don't they. I've been so busy with things in my little world that I stopped commenting, let alone blogging regularly. The good thing about bloggers is that when you blog, we'll be here to read it. So, relax, take your time, work on your other projects...just take lots of pictures so you can catch us up later. You really need to post your lovely things on etsy so we can all purchase your lovely goodies, not just your local fans. I'd totally purchase your goodies for friends.

Aaaaaaaaaah it's always so nice to hear from you, and to see your wonderful pictures. I wondered if you were busy getting ready for the shows --- sending you enervating {{{{{Lettie}}}}} hugs to help you out! And yep, you're rss'd so just pop in when you can, and let us know how you're doing! Craft show pictures would be appreciated too! :)

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About Me

Tutorials

My tutorials are comprised of patterns of simple shapes and forms that can easily be replicated. If you do not see a tutorial for an item that I have created, it is more than likely due to it's complexity and/or it's odd pattern shapes (or sometimes simply a lack of time during the item's construction). All of the tutorials that I have created over the years have been posted to my blog. Enjoy!

Tutorial

Drawstring Shoe Bag

Tutorial

Paper Flower Topiary

Tutorial

Ribbon Lei

Tutorial

Oh So Sweet! Cupcake Party Favor

Tutorial

A Petite Posy

Tutorial

Faux Boxwood Mini Wreath

Tutorial

'Simply Geometric' Pincushion

Tutorial

Sweet Springtime Gift Pocket

Tutorial

Strawberrry Mice Pincushion

Tutorial

'Blossoms at Sunset' Reversible Pincushion

Tutorial

Rolled Felt Pincushion

Tutorial

Snowflakes in my Holly

Tutorial

Fleur de marguerite

Tutorial

Quick 'n Easy Flower Hair Pins

Tutorial

Ruffled Christmas Tree

Tutorial

Ruched Patchwork Pumpkin

Tutorial

Wine Bottle Gift Bag

Tutorial

Scrappy Patchwork Flower

Tutorial

Joining Fabric Yo-Yo's in Quiltmaking

Tutorial

Handy Dandy Pincushion

Tutorial

Wire-Edged Fabric Flower

TUTORIAL

Quick and Easy Fabric Bookmark

TUTORIAL

Sweet Buttercups

Tutorial

Fancy Facial Tissue Pocket

TUTORIAL

Folded Fabric Hexagon Yo-Yo

Tutorial

Attaching a Fabric Yo-Yo By Sewing Machine

Tutorial

Heart To Heart Valentine Tufted Pin

Tutorial

'Sweetheart Suzy' Flower Pin

Tutorial

Pretty Posie Pushpins

TUTORIAL

Rufled Flower Money Bouquet

Tutorial

Tea Tote

Tutorial

Folded Hexagon Needlebook

Recycling--Tutorial

How To Make T-Shirt Yarn

Recycling--Tutorial

Magnetic Tic-Tac-Toe

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

How To Make Yarn from Discarded Clothing

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Jeans Button Flower Center

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Jeans Coasters

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Folding Plastic Grocery Bags for Easy Storage

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Window Screen Poinsettia

Mini Tutorial

Portable Sewing Center

Mini Tutorial

Hexagon Tufted Flower Pincushion

Mini Tutorial

Take Me Along Tabbie Blanket

Mini Tutorial

Hexagon Flower Ornaments

Mini Tutorial

Attaching Pin Backs

Mini Tutorial

Alternative Magnetic Closure

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